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SU-8 stats at a glance
The SU-8 has 240 hit points , 30mm of frontal hull armor , and a top speed of 48 km/h. Its strongest gun configuration deals 550 damage per shot with 38mm of armor penetration , giving it a theoretical maximum DPM of 1480. The vehicle can equip 2 different gun configurations, allowing for varied playstyles.
Hull & survivability
| Hit points (HP) | 240 |
|---|---|
| Weight | 13.4 t |
| Hull armor (F / S / R) | 30 / 20 / 20 mm |
The front-to-side armor ratio is 1.5:1.
Mobility
| Top forward speed | 48 km/h |
|---|---|
| Top reverse speed | 12 km/h |
Forward-to-reverse speed ratio is 4.0:1. Reverse speed is limited, so pre-aim and exposure timing matter more on this vehicle.
Camouflage
| Camo (stationary) | 14.4% |
|---|---|
| Camo (moving) | 7.2% |
Available guns (2)
| Gun | Tier | Damage | Pen | Reload | RoF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 152 mm Howitzer ML-20 mod. 1931 (SU-8) | 6 | 550 | 38mm | 22.3s | 2.69 |
| 122 mm Howitzer A-19 | 5 | 500 | 30mm | 18.0s | 3.33 |
With the top-tier gun, the SU-8 can theoretically output up to 1480 damage per minute at sustained fire (shot damage × rounds per minute). Lower-tier guns generally trade DPM for faster reload or better handling — see the full gun table above.
How SU-8 compares to its peers
There are 6 tier 6 spg (artillery)s in WoT, including the SU-8. Its 240 HP places it in the top 80% for hit points among same-tier spg (artillery)s (peer average: 222). Frontal hull armor of 30mm ranks in the top 40% for the class (peer average: 20mm). Top forward speed of 48 km/h is faster than 20% of peer vehicles in this tier and class. The strongest gun deals 550 damage per shot, higher than 60% of comparable vehicles. Best penetration of 38mm puts it in the top 80% for armor-piercing capability in its class.
Direct comparisons
- SU-8 vs M44 — tier 6 spg (artillery) from USA
- SU-8 vs AMX 13 F3 — tier 6 spg (artillery) from France
- SU-8 vs SPG — tier 6 spg (artillery) from France
- See full tier 6 spg (artillery) tier list — all 6 vehicles ranked
Related tier 6 spg (artillery)s
- AMX 13 F3 AM — France
- FV304 — UK
- Hummel — Germany
- M44 — USA
- SPG — France
- All USSR tanks · Tier 6 premium tanks
Understand the stats
Want a deeper grasp of what these numbers actually mean in battle? Read the glossary:
- What is DPM — the most important offensive metric
- Alpha damage — single-shot damage and what it means for playstyle
- Penetration — and how it interacts with armor angling
- Hull-down position — the king of defensive plays
- View range — how spotting actually works
About this vehicle
Developed in 1934–1935 at the Experimental Kirov Plant in Leningrad. Variants with frontal and rear placement of fighting compartment were designed. Never saw service or mass production.
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Frequently asked
What tier is the SU-8 in WoT?
The SU-8 is a tier 6 spg (artillery) from USSR.
How much damage does the SU-8 do?
The top gun on the SU-8 deals 550 damage per shot with 38mm of standard armor penetration.
Is the SU-8 a premium tank?
No — the SU-8 is a researchable tech-tree vehicle, not a premium tank.
What's the top speed of the SU-8?
48 km/h forward, 12 km/h reverse.
How much armor does the SU-8 have?
Hull armor: 30mm front, 20mm side, 20mm rear.